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California and San Francisco in the new Pacific trade era
A New Year survey argues that after the Spanish American War the Pacific coast, led by California and San Francisco, gains unprecedented access to booming markets in Hawaii, the Philippines, China, and Japan. It details rising exports, strategic ports, and the need for active merchant effort to capitalize on the Asia open market and a growing U.S. presence.
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United States
Spain
Pacific
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cisco
Amercan
Philipp F. Chronicle
California
San Francisco
Golden State
Pacific Coast
Japan
China
Orient
Great Britain
Hongkong
England
America
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Honolulu
Manila
Great Asia
Oregon
Washington
Hawaii
Asia
Sanrancisco
An Francisco
Islands